We're Hiring | General Manager – Corporate Relations & Career Services (Individual Contributor Role)

Location: GLA University, Greater Noida (Extensive travel as required)

Lead from the Front. Own the Outcomes. Build the Network.

We are looking for a high-energy, hands-on leader who thrives in execution and market engagement. This is a Senior Individual Contributor role not a desk job, not a coordination role — but a front-line, revenue-impacting, industry-facing mandate.

If you are someone who personally builds corporate partnerships, closes hiring mandates, and takes ownership of placement outcomes, - this role is for you.

Job Summary

The General Manager – Corporate Relations & Career Services will function as a senior individual contributor responsible for personally driving the following:

Corporate partnerships
Recruiter acquisition
Placements & internships
Student employability outcomes

You will act as the face of the university with corporates while collaborating closely with Deans, faculty, placement coordinators, and academic stakeholders.

This role emphasizes:

Execution

Ownership

Market penetration

Measurable outcomes

Strong stakeholder management

Core Role Orientation (IC Focus)

Personally hunt, onboard, and manage recruiter relationships
Directly own placement and internship outcomes
Act as a strategic connector between industry and academia
Drive student career readiness initiatives hands-on
Operate with high autonomy and accountability

Key Responsibilities

1 Corporate Relations & Recruiter Acquisition (Hands-On)

Independently identify, approach, and onboard corporates, MNCs, and marquee brands
Build long-term relationships with CXOs, CHROs, Talent Heads & business leaders
Represent GLA University in corporate meetings & industry forums
Develop sector-focused recruitment pipelines
Continuously expand a high-quality industry database

2 Campus Placements & Internships (Execution Ownership)

Personally coordinate and execute placement drives & internship programs
Ensure placement targets through direct engagement & follow-ups
Facilitate final placements, internships, live projects & industry assignments
Ensure ethical, transparent, student-centric processes
Drive recruiter satisfaction & repeat hiring

3 Student Career Development & Employability

Mentor students on career planning & interview readiness
Conduct mock interviews, resume clinics & workshops
Enable internships & workplace-readiness initiatives

4 Industry–Academia Engagement

Coordinate guest lectures, conclaves & networking sessions
Align curriculum with industry needs
Provide structured industry feedback to academic teams
Facilitate industry visits & engagement programs

5 Strategic Market & Employer Development

Expand recruiter base across priority sectors
Identify emerging hiring trends & new-age roles
Develop tailored engagement proposals
Penetrate new employer markets through direct outreach

6 Data, Reporting & Governance

Maintain accurate placement & recruiter engagement data
Track recruiter onboarding, salary trends & repeat rates.
Prepare leadership dashboards & accreditation reports
Ensure policy compliance & ethical standards

7 Internal Collaboration

Partner with Deans, HODs & academic teams
Act as a bridge between students, faculty & corporates
Support cross-school placement goals
Take ownership of aligned institutional responsibilities

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Recruiter onboarding (number & quality)
Placement & internship conversion rates
Program-wise & sector-wise outcomes
Recruiter satisfaction & repeat hiring
Student employability readiness
Depth of industry engagement

Key Competencies

Proven individual contributor success in placements/corporate relations
Strong network with hiring managers & decision-makers
High ownership & execution mindset
Strong negotiation & closure skills
Excellent communication & presentation ability
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Comfort with stretched targets & timelines
Strong market & industry awareness

Qualifications & Experience

Master's degree in Management or relevant discipline
8–15 years of hands-on experience in Corporate Relations, Placements, Career Services, Talent Acquisition, or Industry-facing roles.
University–Industry ecosystem exposure preferred
Strong connections across Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Law, Medical Business, Retail, or allied sectors
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) & CRM tools
Active professional presence on social platforms
Willingness to travel extensively

Role Nature

Senior Individual Contributor
Minimal people management
High autonomy & accountability
Outcome-driven, market-facing mandate

Remuneration

Remuneration shall not be a constraint for the right candidate.

We value impact.

If you are a network builder, deal closer, and outcome driver ready to take full ownership of placements and corporate partnerships - we would love to connect.

Website: https://www.gla.ac.in/info/common/

General Manager - Corporate Relations & Career Services